Dr. Young throughout this book explains the pain women experience, how it is different and how it can be treated. He uses case studies from his own practice to highlight his experience in the topic.

The book is divided into three parts. Part one deals with the gender differences that explain why women experience more pain than men. He also discussed the disparities in care of pain that women received, with sometimes disturbing facts. Dr. Young states "Women may undergo surgery more frequently than men for similar pain syndromes".

Part two of this book discusses the various conditions, illnesses and injuries that may cause women to have pain. He also discusses some strategies for relieving or decreasing the intensity of pain. From PMS to migraines he discusses the most common (an uncommon) causes of pain woman may seek treatment for.

Part three targets pain treatments, from the traditional prescriptions we are familiar with to complementary and holistic remedies that the author has found helpful for some women.

I would recommend this book as an important reference for both women who have pain and for health care provides who treat women with pain. It is written for both professional and non-professional. It includes practical advice that women can use everyday.